Renault โClio 2024: Full Test, โFuel Economy, Specs โฃ& Pricingโ Revealed
Paris, France – November 27, 2024 – โขRenault has officially launched the updated Clio for โฃthe 2024 model year, bringing enhancements to technology, styling, andโข efficiency. The latest iteration of theโฃ popular supermini aims to solidify itsโ position as a leading choice โขin the competitive European small car โคsegment. โคA comprehensive test drive โreveals โคa refined driving experience alongside improvedโค fuelโฃ consumption figures โand a revised equipment list.
The Renault Clio has consistently been a best-seller, appealing to a broad customer base seeking affordability, practicality, andโข style. Thisโฃ 2024 update addresses evolving consumer demands โfor connectivity โฃand safety features,while maintaining the core attributes that have made the โขClio โฃa success. The changes are designed to keep the Clio competitive against โขrivals like the Peugeot 208, Volkswagenโข Polo, andโข Fordโข Fiesta, impacting potential โฃbuyers across Europe considering a new small car purchase.
On the Road: Driving Impressions
The test drive focused on the mostโ popular engine option: the 1.0 TCe 90hp petrol engine โpaired with a six-speed manual transmission. Renault has subtly refined the chassis, โคresultingโ inโ improved ride comfort and handling balance. Steering feels โprecise, and โคbody roll is well-controlled, making theโ Clio enjoyable to drive on both cityโ streets and winding โฃcountry roads.โฃ Theโ engine provides โคadequate performance for everydayโฃ driving,with a 0-62mph (0-100km/h) acceleration time of approximately โ10.4 seconds.
fuel Consumption & Efficiency
During testing,โค the Clio 1.0 TCe 90โค achieved a combined โฃfuel consumption of 5.1 litersโฃ per 100 kilometers โ(55.3 mpg) on the WLTPโข cycle. This represents a slight advancement over the previous โขmodel,โ thanks to optimized engine calibration and reduced weight. Real-world figures will vary depending on โdriving style and conditions, but the โขClio โคconsistently demonstrated impressiveโข efficiency.Renaultโ also offers a hybrid (E-Tech) โversion, achieving even lower fuel consumption -โ around 4.3 l/100km (65.7 mpg) โ- but at a higherโฃ price point.
Technical Data Sheet โ(Key โขSpecifications)
* Engine: 1.0 โฃTCe (Turbocharged โPetrol)
* Displacement: 999cc
* โค Power: 90hp (66kW)
* โฃ Torque: 160Nm
* โฃ Transmission: โข6-speed Manual / 7-speed Dual Clutch Automatic (optional)
* 0-62mph (0-100km/h): 10.4โ secondsโค (Manual)
* Top Speed: 188km/h (117mph)
* โ Fuelโข Consumption โ(WLTP โCombined): 5.1โ l/100km (Manual)
* CO2 โEmissions (WLTP): 116 g/km (Manual)
* โ Length: 4.05 meters
* Width: โฃ 1.79 meters
* โฃ Height: 1.44 meters
* โข โฃ Boot Capacity: 300 liters (1,062 liters with rear seats folded)
Interior & Technology
The interior of the 2024 Clio features a redesigned dashboard with a largerโ 9.3-inch central touchscreen โขinfotainment system. The โsystem offers wireless Appleโ CarPlay and Android โคAuto compatibility, along withโค integrated navigation. Higher trim levels include a 7-inch digital instrument cluster. Renaultโ has also improvedโข the quality ofโ materials usedโ throughout the cabin, creatingโ a more premium feel. safety features have been upgraded with the addition of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)โค such as automatic emergency braking, โlane departure โขwarning, and traffic sign recognition.
Pricing & Availability
The 2024 Renault Clio is availableโ to orderโฃ now
